The Mile You're In

Many times we tend to forget that professional athletes are regular people just like us. For many, going to the Olympics is a lifelong dream. Special guest, Canadian runner Mariah Kelly joins me as she shares her journey to make the Canadian Olympic team. Everything from accusations, relationships, Covid restrictions, Olympic delays and more. Mariah shares some of her darkest moments and the deter...

As a professional runner, getting a sponsorship can be a big deal. Whether it's clothing and gear, races and travel, media opportunities or more, every little bit helps. Unfortunately, in a sport that isn't as popular and funded as other professional sports, running provides limited opportunities, making it harder to get selected by brands. Special guest, Olympic Trial competitor Brenna Detra join...

When you accomplish something, you should experience some sort of joy or happiness. It shouldn't feel like relief. You should be able to enjoy what you do and the journey along the way. If you're always feeling pressure, constantly stressed, and not able to appreciate it, is it really worth it anymore? We need to focus more on our mental health and less about what others may think or say. Life is...

In life and sports we fear failure. Failing in school, careers, relationships, races, etc. This episode discusses how these relate while sharing my recent 100 mile race experience where I was dealt my first DNF (Did Not Finish). An inspirational message to continue chasing your dreams and goals while pushing yourself further. Intro & Outro Produced By: Awwyeah Background Music: Chill Noons by Kron...

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've noticed that times have changed and so have cultures. In many sports though, rules remain the same. There are discussions that need to be had that can lead to decisions being made. Everything from testing Olympic hopefuls for marijuana, transgender athletes in the Olympics, female athletes being treated differently and much more. Special guest, former...

A lot is being said about Transgender athletes, specifically when competing in women sports. This episode touches on some of the facts learned about this topic and real life competitions. Whether you're for it or against it, this episode should open your mind to do more research in order to make a fact based decision. Intro & Outro Produced By: Awwyeah Background Music: Limitless - Trap Instrument...

Whether a beginner or experienced runner, even one that has participated in races before, sometimes we need a reminder that running should be fun at all times. Yes, we're always trying to improve, and that can lead to some serious and focused races, but if we allow others, or even our own ego's to get in the way, we may be missing out on some memorable experiences. This episode features a special...

Do you ever struggle with sticking to your goals? Could it be a lack of motivation? Could it be that you're relying on motivation too much? Could it be that you need to be more dedicated? This episode shares  life experiences including addictions, relationships, health, spirituality, work, school and sports. How does motivation and dedication factor into these? How can you accomplish more in life?...

Last weekend I chased four goals again while running the Long Haul 100 mile race. Although I failed to accomplish three of them, I learned more about myself by accomplishing the fourth. There are some goals and dreams we want to accomplish but we don't want to do what it takes to accomplish them. Many of us want the end result without having to put in the work to get there. This is an episode to e...

Ultra-marathon runner Yassine Diboun and I discuss sensitive but important topics affecting a majority of the world. We share our experience dealing with racism and discrimination, substance abuse and addiction, as well as running and the diversity, or lack of, within the sport. We also discussed how we can get others involved in discussing their experiences and getting the help they need. Connect...

After a friend signed up to run the virtual Yeti 100 mile race, she convinced me to join her. Follow along the journey of my second virtual 100 miler and eighth overall. New challenges arose during this race and despite being very painful, it provides a few good laughs we all can enjoy. The Social Run podcast: https://thesocialrun.buzzsprout.com/ Intro & Outro Produced By: Awwyeah Background Music...

On Labor Day weekend, I ran the Wildcat Ultra 100 mile race for the third consecutive year. The weather was hotter and runners were dropping left and right. Would it get the best of me or could I persevere? Listen to my experience running my seventh overall 100 mile race. The lessons learned, the highs and lows, the good and the bad. Intro & Outro Produced By: Awwyeah Background Music: Limitless -...

In this episode I share some personal stories of weird and funny moments while running. I also share storied from elite runners Mike Wardian, Hillary Allen, Keira D'Amato, Marc Scott and other runners from social media. From the hilarious to the dangerous, believe it or not, these are real. Intro & Outro Produced By: Awwyeah Background Music: Limitless - Trap Instrumental by CFM

I recap my experience running 100 miles for my birthday by myself. Everything from the good, bad and rough moments. From bird attacks to being told I'm crazy. I discuss the memorable moments from start to finish. Background Music: Limitless - Trap Instrumental by CFM

It's Mental Health Awareness month. I discuss how we can tend to put pressure and expectations on ourselves and others that lead to stress, depression, and even worse. We need to take breaks physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Seeking help and putting aside our pride is never a bad thing. #breakthestigma Background Music: Limitless - Trap Instrumental by CFM

I interviewed Canadian Olympic sprinter Khamica Bingham. We talked about the 2016 Rio Olympics, the now scheduled 2021 Tokyo Olympics and everything in between.  Connect with Khamica on social media at: Facebook Instagram Twitter Background Music: Limitless - Trap Instrumental by CFM

I recap my experience from the Long Haul 100. A 100 mile trail race in Florida. Everything from camping out the night before to crossing the finish line. With a sub 30 hour finish I would qualify for Western States. With a sub 28:38 finish I would get a personal record. Follow along the journey as I describe the trail, the atmosphere, the highs, the lows and find out if I was able to accomplish th...

I discuss redeeming yourself after having a bad race or simply a race that didn't go as planned or hoped for. In life and in running, if we don't succeed, no matter how many times we've tried, we should be encouraged to learn from our mistakes and try again. We shouldn't accept failure and should attempt to redeem ourselves while aiming to improve. I discuss races at 4 different distances where I...

I discuss the importance of focusing on the small steps that lead to the main goal by focusing on one mile at a time. There will be ups and downs but neither will last the entire race/run. Overcoming the mental battles during your run. Ride the highs and grind the lows. Run smart and stay focused on your goals. Background Music: Limitless - Trap Instrumental by CFM